California

We haven't been on a real vacation in years and this year we were able to go on two! Texas in July and then we just got back from California for October Break. Joes sister Dyan and her husband Ryan signed up to listen to a time share thing and got a smokin' deal on a resort in Newport Beach. So their family of 5, our family of 4, and Joes other sister Karrie and her family of 5 (minus Jeremy), all stayed in a 2 bedroom suite together. It was super nice, it had a full kitchen, a washer and dryer, 2 bathrooms, and much more. All we did was go to the beach for 4 days, but it was heaven.

Keelie and Hadlie. It was impossible to get both of them smiling at the same time

the girls-Keelie, Abby, Kate, Annie, Hads, Hannah

All the kids-Jake, Jack, Hannah, Rocko, Abby, Annie, Kate, Keelie, Hads

Keelie buried in the sand

Joe boogie boarding

tough guys

This hole kept Hadlie contained for awhile. She eventually figured how to get out.

Annie, Kate and Keelie digging in the sand

The whole gang